Damajagua Falls

We are SO glad we took this excursion. We had a very small group of only 8 in a very comfortable van and bottled water was supplied. Our guide was amazing! He explained all about the areas we went by and was with us the entire time. Our driver stayed with the van, so we could leave everything inside until we were done and needed towels or dry clothing or money. They fitted us with vests and helmets and we hired a private photographer who took amazing photos for us. The hike was great. They let us rest a couple of times, but it was not bad at all. When we got to the falls they made sure we were buckled in and had our helmets on. And then we jumped. At that point a few groups were together, but still not a lot of people, and the 8 of us pretty much were together the entire time. Then we slid down rock slides and jumped again and slid some more and just had the best time in the canyon. So gorgeous! Perfect way to visit Puerto Plata. This company is awesome and professional.

What an experience, seeing a little bit of the country side, learning a bit about the country from our guide. But the whole waterfall experience was exceptional, mind you it’s quite a hike, so be in pretty good shape. Fun fun fun.

We had an amazing time it was a little bit of a hike but at 63 years old and a little overweight had no trouble with this excursion we took breaks on the way up My daughter lost her Apple Watch on the first jump our guide went down and retrieved it They gave us walking directions from port which were spot on One of our guides was Tony all three were amazing We had a small group which was great highly recommend these guys also we were allowed to make the jumps where Carnival would not allow it Amazing company will definitely use again

If you long for adventure and want an intimate excursion, different from the large excursions offered by your cruise line, then this is for you. From the moment you're picked up your adventure begins. A comfortable air conditioned transport and Winston provided a narration about the Dominican Republic and his region the entire drive. Once you arrive, two more guides meet you to take the group up the mountain to the first waterfall. I'm not going to lie, the hike is real. It was high 90 in mid October. But the guides provided water and encouragement on your journey. Once on top you could jump into the cool refreshing water. After that it is a series of exhilerating waterfalls. Something you'll never forget. Wear good close toe shoes and enjoy your adventure. This tour group was exceptional on a scale of 1 - 10 I'd give them 11.

This was the best excursion we have been on and we have been on many. They take you on a 30 minute drive to the waterfalls and give you some history about the Island and the waterfalls. The walk to the first waterfall/jump is about 45 minutes but you get plenty of breaks and they provide you with water. Also another great feature is that for 45$ you can hire someone to follow you the whole time getting great pictures of the family, waterfalls and slides. It's well worth the 45$ and ended up with 177 videos and pictures.They never make you feel rushed which makes it very enjoyable. When you are done and they drive you back they provide rum punch which is amazing and have everyone playing instruments from the island. They even stopped at a fresh fruit stand and got us bananas straight of the vine. Tony was the main tour guide and he was wonderful also. My family would go back just because he made the experience so great. The staff was great!

Incredible experience! Highly recommend booking through Shore Excursions Group instead of your cruise line if you want to jump off the platforms. Cruise lines don't let you jump into the waterfalls. You have to take the ladder if there is not a slide option. There are 20+ waterfalls, but we were only able to do the last 7 because of the lack of rainfall. Still completely worth it! It is an uphill hike to get to the waterfalls. It takes about 45 minutes (that includes rest breaks) and is a bit of a cardio workout. Tony, our guide, was fabulous!! So was our driver (Joseph?). Tony is so experienced he was spot on when he told us the amount of time that it would take to hike to the falls and the timing of the overall experience. He took excellent care of the group and ensured it was a safe experience. It was such a fun and unique experience! Don't miss out!

This has got to be one of the best excursions I have ever taken! The hike to the falls was a bit strenuous but once we got to the falls we were so happy we persevered. The rock slides were fun but the jumps-wow! I am 71 years old and I loved every minute of it. We were so hot on the way up, we didn't care how cold the water would be. It was exhilarating. You will not be disappointed!

Absolutely loved this excursion! The hike was a bit strenuous but what you got to experience at the end was amazing. We were so hot when we got to the falls that we didn't even care how cold the water would be. The slides were cool but the jumps into the pools was exhilarating to say the least. This is an excursion you should not miss!!!

This was the adventure I bragged about completing to my children and grand children. As a 71 year old grandmother, I had some concerns about jumping 17 feet down into the water. But it was a hoot. Scary, and exhilarating. Wearing a helmet and a life jacket I held my nose and took the step. Some in the group decided to take the stairs, that’s offered too. Our guide ,Alex, had provided us with water, very much appreciated on the 200 metre climb up the hill. Some others were not provided water, and having been told we could take nothing with us, were very much in need. I think this excursion works better when there are fewer people. Our waiting time to jump into the pools was not long. But I have read other reviews where there were lines of over a hundred waiting. And number of participants is a factor only the organizers can control.

We decided to book this excursion separately from our cruise line because we’d read that the cruise line excursion doesn’t allow the big jumps that we experienced with Shore Excursions. So glad we booked this! We could see the cruise tours walking to a lower ledge and jumping almost at the same level as the water. The transportation was comfortable, the guides were great, and the jumps and slides were exhilarating! We paid for a photographer to take pics of us and he also took video of us jumping. Worth every penny! There’s a long hike in the beginning but that’s also enjoyable. We had no issues at all with this excursion so I would recommend in a heartbeat. Keep in mind that it was pouring rain the whole day and we still loved it!

We were nervous at first, taking an excursion not run by the cruise line. However, this was the best tour of our entire cruise and we will definitely use this company again. Xander, our guide, and james, our driver, we're awesome! Xander was with us every step of the way making sure that we had the best tour. We jumped from the waterfalls that the cruise riders could not, we even did some of them twice because he kept us at the front of the line, we learned so many things about the Dominican Republic, we stopped on the way back and got local organic bananas, and of course sampled some punch. I would highly recommend this tour! We were also nervous about jumping but we are so glad that we did this. It was amazing! Our local guides Juan and Anthony were also fantastic and so funny!

Our family group of four had an Amazing time on this excursion. The hike up to the falls was a little challenging but the jumps and slides made it well worth it all. The crew that got us there were very nice and helpful. Zander was GREAT!!! A great asset to your company for sure. The only thing we wish we would have done is buy the picture packet at the park, for we have no pictures of the great time we had. Next time😊

It was a great time! The hike wasn’t as long as I thought it would be. It was very beautiful and the jumps and slides were a lot of fun!!

This is an adventure not to be missed. The area is beautiful and the hike and sliding/ swimming through the waterfall is thrilling. It can be a bit intimidating but Luis and the other guides were so encouraging, patient and kind, we couldn’t have asked for anyone better to take us through it. You might be able to take the same excursion with another company but you will not find better people to take you. Highly recommend this excursion.

Great sites and guides.

Even though this excursion was very physical in nature. ALEX and staff were exceptional with customer service and guiding us with physical help along the hike up the trails and through the forest. They helped all of us stay safe and were very accommodating. Hats off to Rosie and Alex the Great

Cruise Tip: If you book the similar tour through Carnival (and maybe other cruise lines) they will not let you jump. This was a fantastic tour. The hiking wasn't easy but my wife and I are in our mid-50s and had no problems. There were a few out of shape people that did struggle. Only negative was that it was very crowded. We got a little unlucky that the Mardi Gras (about 6000 passengers) was in port with our ship so we had a lot of waiting time to start the tour and then during the tour. But we would absolutely recommend this tour!!

Awesome excursion! Fun time, great guide. The slides were a riot.

Absolutely loved visiting Damajagua Falls. It was absolutely beautiful and such an adventure. Can’t wait to go again!

There won't be enough room to describe how awesome this was. Finding the tour operator was exactly as described. They were ready for us with a cold water. We waited for another small group. 5 of us in all. The guide gave a great history lesson on the way there. The falls were exhilirating and we felt safe, the guide gave us water for the hike. We hired a local kid to take our photos which turned out mostly good. It's a beautiful hike but you need to be steady on uneven ground and ok with a lot of stairs. He had rum punch when we got back to the van where the driver stayed and watched our things. They stopped and bought us local bananas and we purchased local honey that is divine. I cannot recommend this tour enough! It was nice to not be on a giant tour bus with 100 people. These guides are top notch.

Winston was our guide and he was wonderful, full of information about DR and stayed with us the entire time (including the hike up the falls). It was a hike, not for the physically challenged! Unfortunately the water level was low so we never saw the falls like shown in the picture but we still had a great time. I would not recommend this tour if you are afraid of heights.

This was a really great experience from start to finish! Francisco and the guys were phenomenal. The walk up is pretty steep with lots of stairs, but they do take breaks and are patient with anyone who needs more time. Make sure you are wearing good shoes, it is rocky. It had rained the day before, so the mud along the trail made things in the water even more slick. The guides held our hands and told us where the safest places to walk were. We hired the private photographer and it was totally worth the $50. Take smaller bills to give cash tips because they will not break a larger bill and you will want to tip all the helpers. We heard that the excursion booked through the ship had been cancelled due to the group being too small, so we were so glad we got to this experience despite a small group of only 7. The views are stunning and it was by far the best excursion I have ever done!

My wife and I did this excursion while visiting Amber Cove via cruise ship. We had the amazing Winston as our guide. After a 15 minute walk to meet the tour company, it was a blast! A bit slow paced for us as we had to stop a few times to wait for others to catch up but an absolute blast. We did almost twice as many jumps/slides as the other tours along with the group being about 25% of the group size. Dedinaltly recomend, they treat you as family. They made fresh,local rum punch at home for us that day and even stopped on the way back and bought us all local fruit to eat.

This was a super fun day in Dominican Republic! After a decent hike to the top of the waterfalls, we got to jump and slide down through the natural pools and slides. The jumps are not for the faint of heart - first one is about 30 feet...but extremely fun and quite a rush!! We had an amazing time! They tell you not to take cameras with you, but our guide was happy to take photos of us doing the jumps/slides along the way - I can see how they don't want the liability, but if you just keep it under your control, they are happy to photo for you!! So much fun -- we want to go back!

I was a little skeptical at first, being the bus for the tour was off property, about a 10 minute walk beyond other tours. But once on the bus and the tour began all was excellent. A lot of local info along the way, excellent guides throughout the tour and just an over all excellent experience. Definitely worth the time and cost of the tour.

Thrilling, best excursion of our trip

Great tour. Very well run and fun!

Wonderful trip. Lots of fun, and the guides are fantastic, and very patient for some of the high jumps.

Had a great time with Winston and crew, jumping off and sliding down the falls.

This was one of my favorite excursions of all time. The falls are so beautiful, and my family loved the rush of jumping off and sliding down. I highly recommend it, but make sure you are physically fit. The hike up is definitely taxing.

This excursion was perfect for our family. We have 3 teenagers so finding something with a moderate activity level and challenge is hard. We all loved this excursion and our guide was amazing!! Highly recommend hiring the photographer to go with you. He got great pics and videos that we will cherish forever!

This excursion was literally the best day of my life! First the people who run the excursion are absolutely amazing! They were so nice and on the way to the falls they told us about the history of the island and what is currently going on. When we got to the falls they were there the whole time making sure you were good to go. After a little hike we got to the jumps, it was AMAZING!!! you didn’t have to jump if you didn’t want to, they had ladders you could use. They also had slides you go down as well. It was beautiful and a dream come true! The hike was a little rough. But they give you water and anyone can make it! So don’t let that scare you away!

This was the favorite excursion of our trip! We were a little reluctant (about jumping) but SO GLAD we did it!! The guides were fantastic and made sure everyone was safe. The ride back to the trip included rum punch and snacks. We would definitely do this excursion on a return trip to the DR. Thank you Sergio, Rosie, Henri, Berny, and Tito : )

We took a scenic bus ride to the falls. The guide spoke about the history of the island and about baseball! We really enjoyed the trip. The falls are definitely for the adventurous and you need to be in halfway decent shape to get there, but this was such a fun time, we would do it again. The company and the park guys were all really fun and made the day enjoyable.

Just do it! My husband was fearful of heights, but that didn't stop him from fully participating. He feels like he conquered a fear that day! The groups are small and the guides are knowledgeable, patient and willing to make the experience perfect for each person. Our guides Milton, Pedro, Henry, and Perfecto were awesome! Don't bring anything with you. Ask about the option of hiring a personal photographer who goes with you on the tour. We did and he took all our pictures and videos for a very reasonable price. It allowed us to enjoy the experience and takes very good shots! The only thing I left a bit disappointed about was that the description says you'll experience 12 natural waterslides by jumping and sliding. We jumped twice and slid down 2 natural waterslides. So I don't know where 12 comes from, but I was expecting more and then suddenly told it was over.

Fantastic tour, the guide made it fun and we had a great time.

I went on a cruise to Amber Cove and booked this excursion and SO glad I did. It was maybe a 10-15 min walk to the meeting point were we met our guide (maps/instructions were well written and very easy to find). Our guide was Francisco and he was was so pleasant, the bus ride was not long he gave us much info about the country and culture. The walk/hike to to top of the waterfalls to jump is steep but you are given a couple of break points to rest with your guide, enjoy the scenery, and catch your breath. WOW was the walk worth it after the 1st jump we were hooked and we wanted more. A few more slides with a drop at the end of it, one last jump, then some free time swimming in a sweet pool at the end. This was hands down one of the best tours we have EVER been on. My mother age 58 was a little scared at the beginning but Francisco was so patient and helped her feel comfortable. I hope this review encourages more visitors to TAKE A LEAP and book this excursion!!!

This excursion was absolutely amazing! At first, it seems confusing to find the excursion team, but if you follow the directions provided you will have no problem. The excursion group is small, which is a major bonus and all the guides were wonderful. You take a short ride to the park and the guides help you every step of the way. The hike up the mountain is strenuous, so consider your physical capabilities when choosing this excursion. Once you make it to the top waterfall though and being the jumping and sliding, the experience was perfect! This was by far my favorite excursion from our trip and was worth every penny! I would completely do this adventure again and I highly recommend it!

If you're contemplating doing this, DO IT! It is 100% worth the beautiful views. The hike is difficult though, but they make breaks and provide water halfway through. Best shore excursion I've done!

This was a great excursion (though we were a little wary about having to meet the tour leader outside of the Port). I've been on numerous cruises and various excursions and this was one of the top 3. The guides were great, spoken excellent English, and the falls were amazing!!!

We really enjoyed this excursion!! We can only sit on the beach for so long. We were looking for something challenging and this was perfect. The hike up is definitely a good hike, but so worth it to go down the falls. They give you several breaks and go at your pace though. The guides from the excursion are great and you have a guide or two from the national park that go with you. There were around 10 people on our bus on the way over and we were one of the first buses to arrive at the park. They ask you at the beginning if you are interested in pictures. We were the only one in our group that got them. We paid $45 and we had a personal photographer that followed us the entire time. At the end we had over 100 pictures and videos on a usb. I wished I could hire him for our entire trip!! So worth it. It was nice to be the first groups up for the day. As we were leaving there were so many other groups just starting. We got back to port with several hours to shop and hang out!

The excursion was amazing, our tour guide and driver were very knowledgeable and caring of everyone. The falls are a hidden gem, beauty at its best. If you are coming to Amber Cove you must visit Damajagua falls!

6 perience over all was great I love the falls and love the ride there is only one as you in the beginning and that was not necessarily which group to go with but other than that on the hike phenomena and the instructions were keen a loved both of our instructors . I would definitely wanna do the falls again.

Winston and his crew are the best! They made sure everyone was together and having a great time. The hike wasnt bad at all. We would take group breaks to catch our breath. Looking at all of the fruit trees was amazing. The best part is from the get go, huge plunge into the fresh water. We loved every minute of it and wish we could have done all 27. Best excursion ever!

I was very happy with the booking process as well as the whole excursion. The hike up is a bit strenuous, but that all fade-away when you get to the first jump. The whole family had a wonderful time and would do it again tomorrow. The staff was very friendly and helpful the entire time and was a pleasure to talk to!

It was so much fun. I’m 65 years old and healthy and I did the climb up and the falls were awesome. The water was beautiful. Would do it again

My husband and I have done several excursions throughout our years cruising and I have to say the staff on the Damajagua Falls have to be one of the best. They were phenomenal! Very attentive, informative and we felt safe at all times. Would definitely use them again and would recommend them. Thank you for a great time.

We had an awesome time. Jules responses to our e mail were always in a timely manner. Winston our guide was awesome. The bus was air conditioned. The falls were a blast!!! Would do again in a heartbeat!! There were 27 in our group and we had no problems at all!!

We had an awesome time. Jules always responded to our e mails in a timely manner. Winston our guide was awesome. He stayed with us entire time. The bus ride to the falls was great there and back. The falls were awesome and so much fun. Would do again in a heartbeat!!!

We had a large group of 27. They had an A/C bus waiting for us. The bus ride took about 40 minutes. We were able to leave all our belongings on the bus. Winston was our guide and he was awesome. The hike wasn't as bad as I thought based on what others had reviewed. A couple of people in our group did struggle and were slower with the climb but Winston stayed with them the whole time. After the first jump you forget all about the hike! It's exhilarating!!! Our group did the 12 jump/slide route. Some other companies only offer 7. You'll miss the tallest jump (25') if you don't go on a tour that does all 12. Over half of our group didn't do that jump. There are ladders for you to climb down if you're afraid to jump. The natural water slides were all fun and the last one is elevated and drops you several feet above the pool. I would definitely do this excursion again and if you're on the fence about whether to do it or not...do it!!! You only live once!!

Our Guide, Milton and Driver, Perfecto were awesome! Best excursion of our cruise. Be ready to break a sweat and pant like a dog hiking up to the falls then jump about 20 feet into the first fall of cool, refreshing water! Milton provided fresh mangos and bananas that were a delicious way to boost our energy.

When they say strenuous they do mean it. It is a LONG walk to the top. Well worth it but a long and hard walk. Our guides were wonderful Winston and his crew did an amazing job and I appreciate the extra assistance they gave while reaching the summit. It was Amazing trip.

We had to trek a lil ways from the cruise port but totally worth it. Our guide was amazing, informational and fun! The falls were absolutely stunning and very fun to jump from or slide down. Definitely accommodating to those not willing to jump. It is a hike up so expect to be winded... but so worth the trip back down! On our way back we got to play some music, sample some of the rum punch and enjoy local treats!

The guides were great! Really fun! It was really beautiful and loved the hike. Recommend seeing these falls!

This shore excursion was fabulous from the family-owned tour company, the guides, the excursion, and the homemade rum punch on the way back to ship. The hike up to the falls wasn't bad and the guide took a couple of breaks. Jumping into the falls was a rush! Stepping up to the edge and leaping into the pool below without much hesitation was critical. If you thought about it too much, you would chicken out and take the alternate path. Would highly recommend.

After finding the tour bus I was a little nervous and unsure how things would go but the whole group and everyone there made me feel so welcome and safe. They were very organized and made sure we were all okay. Henry and his team were amazing, he was very fun and kept an eye on us through the whole hike especially since there were many groups and Van's there. Henry went out of his way on the way back to the ship to give us a little bit of history and culture. I would recommend this company to anyone traveling to the D.R. thank you everyone!

Great way to see the area with good adrenaline kicks! Hike was mild for those in shape, some folks struggled who clearly were not in shape! River level was low - bummer. We still had fun jumping & sliding through the tour and they kept us off the beaten path of other groups, so it felt more private. Once we came across other groups that were waiting 70 deep! Our group was about 30 and that was the longest we had to wait since we went through different areas with our tour. That made me smile :)! My one complaint was they said 12 and over. My youngest daughter is 10.5 and I didn't notice the requirement until a week before we went. I emailed -going back and forth with them telling me they were very strict about age requirement. They finally said they would allow it. When we got there, another family had a daughter who was maybe 6?! I was worried about my 10.5 year old soccer-playing healthy daughter?! Not as "strict" as you claim to be, but had my stressed out for a few days.

The hike is worth it. You do need to be mobile and agile, we are so it was great. The natural slides are a blast. The jumps are fun. My husband did the 25 ft one loved it.

Amazing trip. Try not to loose your group. This excursion seems to be a very popular one in the Dominican republic. Because our cruise had an early debarkation time, we had to cut the hike a little shorter than usual. Nevertheless all the jumps and slides were still amazing. I didn’t realize that you swim quite a bit through some water as well. A word of warning: the water is freezing so it’s worth investing in some long water pants and a water shirt. Rum punch, Cookies, maracas and bananas on the way back made it the perfect trip!

It was too harf of a climb for me and I wasn't able to do it so I walked on the side and was only able to go down one waterfall but it was still beautiful

We had a great experience on this excursion. We were so glad we didn't book through the cruise line. We were able to go to more water falls and bypass a huge line. All of our tour guides were very good. They go above and beyond to make sure your experience is great. The strap on our GoPro broke and one of the guides found it in the water for us. You do need to be in shape for this as the hike was not easy. Have good shoes and have fun. This excursion was for sure mine and my families favorite.

I was worried about the level of physical activity because I'm overweight and work an office job all week, but I'm so glad it didn't deter me from doing this excursion! I had to take a break once on the way up, but the tour staff was so kind and understanding about it. It was an amazing experience, even as someone who can't swim well, and they took care of us from the moment we left port to the moment we got back. Don't miss this!

my kids said it waa the best

This is a MUST!!!! But be forewarned. You shouldn’t do it if you have back problems or can’t walk up hills. But if you can it’s seriously one of the best times!!! Jumping off 27 foot cliffs and God made water slides. I was there 3 weeks ago and just finally been able to sit on a regular chair. But I would do it again in a heartbeat!!! Francisco was our guide and he ruled!!!!! Don’t miss this!!!!

Definitely an experience of a lifetime! The water was absolutely gorgeous and we had a ton of fun jumping/ sliding. Well worth the hike to get there

I have done a handful of cruise excursions over the years, and this excursion was the best one I've ever done. The hike wasn't too strenuous, and jumping off the waterfalls was so fun! I'm not a big fan of heights, but I was so glad I did it. The slides were a thrill as well. The hosts were great and even bought us some local snacks for the drive back. I highly recommend this excursion for those looking for adventure!

I never told my husband the full description of this excursion. We were picked up on time and driven to the starting point. We were issued a helmet and life jacket, walked through the forest mountain . My husband could believe what I had gotten him into!!! When we arrived at the 1st falls and jumped, then the next, n next and in jumping, laughing and having the greatest time. It was so much fun and makes the the best stories. We’re active seniors , maybe the oldest ones there but keep up with group of fellow adventures. The best!!!!